Asia Video Industry Association

Kick off 2026 with the latest insights from AVIA! The Feb 2026 edition unveils our new member-focused event model, dives into fast-moving policy debates on AI and content regulation, and spotlights CAP’s anti-piracy victories across Asia.

A new study from Hub Entertainment Research indicates that sports fans are becoming increasingly frustrated trying to find games as sports rights continue to be spread across more services. worldscreen.com/sports-fans-be…

ranging from illicit IPTV to malware-infected ISDs and explored how coordinated action can disrupt networks and protect consumers.

AVIA’s CAP GM Matthew Cheetham was at Sportel Asia Singapore today, moderating a stellar panel of experts. The session tackled the rise of streaming piracy in Asia,

NBCUniversal has promoted Gus O’Brien, currently managing director of Latin America, to president of international networks and direct-to-consumer. worldscreen.com/nbcuniversal-n…

What an incredible day at the AVIA Dialogue Hong Kong last week! Industry peers and leaders came together for insightful sessions, meaningful conversations, and plenty of connections. A big thank you to HKT for being such a fantastic host. Keep a lookout for more upcoming events!

In a rare acquisition, Netflix has bought InterPositive, a start-up founded by Ben Affleck that makes AI-powered tools for filmmakers. variety.com/2026/digital/n…

In our closing session, James Gibbons of @warnerbros, shared insights on leading one of the region’s most diverse entertainment portfolios - unpacking growth opportunities, transformative partnerships, and the strategic shifts shaping the future of content.

Moving to the world of sports, we took a deep dive into the NBA’s strategy in Greater China with Ella Betsy Wong, SVP, General Counsel and Chief of Staff, NBA China, with a return to Macau, bold CBA partnerships, nextgen fan engagement, and the future of AI driven sports content.

multiplatform era - evolving distribution, strengthening global partnerships, and redefining the power of curated channels. This session uncovered how Pay TV can thrive alongside OTT through innovation, resilience, and a renewed focus on genredriven experiences.

As competition for viewer attention intensifies, Asia’s Pay TV leaders, Avi Himatsinghani, Founder & CEO, Rewind Networks, Alexandre Muller, MD for Asia Pacific, TV5MONDE Desmond Chan, Deputy GM, Legal and International Operations, TVB, are reinventing their models for a

Thereafter, Raymond Chow, COO, @AsiaSat, shared how the company is reinventing satellite for the streaming era, blending IP, OTT, and cloud distribution to power flexible, scalable, and customer-centric media solutions across Asia.

Up next, Soojin Kim, Head of Streaming Monetization APAC, @MolocoHQ, revealed how AI-driven advertising is transforming streaming monetization, moving beyond reach to deliver measurable results and unlock new revenue streams.

Right after, Omar Giri Valliappan, COO, Vision+, dived into Indonesia’s streaming boom and how it is fueled by originals, telco partnerships, and global content strategies.

AVIA Dialogue Hong Kong kicks off with two powerful sessions. Derek Choi, MD, Consumer Marketing & Pay TV, HKT, shared his insights on Hong Kong’s connected-media future in OTT growth, AI-driven discovery, and new monetization models redefining digital living.

and advancing WBD's strategic direction across the region. Stay tuned for more thought provoking sessions this afternoon during the AVIA Dialogue at the HKT office - you won’t want to miss them!

In the final session of the day, we had James Gibbons, President of Asia Pacific at @warnerbros, offering his perspective on leading the company’s diverse portfolio across APAC where he shared insights on industry trends, driving growth, forging transformative partnerships,

She highlighted the limitations of reach and frequency models, the need to prove real outcomes for advertisers, and how AI powered targeting can move beyond demographics to individual signals, unlocking measurable results and a new revenue tier for streaming.

Up next, we had Soojin Kim, Head of Streaming Monetization APAC at @MolocoHQ, who unpacked how streaming and CTV platforms can bridge the gap between the massive attention they command and the relatively small share of ad revenue they capture today.

At FILMART this morning, Omar Giri Valliappan, COO, Vision+, speaks with Louis Boswell, CEO of AVIA, on how the platform is reshaping Southeast Asia’s streaming landscape through co-productions, format innovation, and bold telco partnerships fueling global expansion.

Amazon MGM Studios has tapped Buddy Marini, formerly managing director of Warner Bros. Discovery Japan, as its new head of Japan. worldscreen.com/amazon-mgm-stu…